19:14a

armies: This word refers to large groups of soldiers.

These verses do not say whether the soldiers are angels (as in Matthew 26:53) or believers (as in Revelation 17:14). If possible, do not say in your translation whether the soldiers are angels or believers.

Some language must say who is in the army. If possible, refer to soldiers without naming them as people or angels. If you must name people or angels, you should refer to believers (as in Revelation 17:14). You may then want to explain the word in a footnote. An example footnote is:

The Greek words do not say here whether these armies are armies of angels or armies of believers. But 17:14 refers to an army of believers. The plural word “armies” may imply both kinds of armies.

19:14b

dressed in fine linen: Here the word fine indicates that the linen was very good quality. The word linen refers to expensive cloth made from a plant called flax. See how you translated this phrase in 18:12 or 19:8.

19:14c

follow Him: Here the phrase follow Him indicates that the armies went where the rider went.

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